You will stay at the premier and newly renovated hotel for the 2013 Essence Music Festival, THE BLAKE HOTEL NEW ORLEANS. You will enjoy great accommodations, a great location and it’s located in historic New Orleans and within walking distance and just blocks away from the French Quarters, St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, Bourbon Street and Harrah's Casino. Whatever your plans - you will be close to everything and far from nothing!

Returnee Special

If you attended our bus trip last year (2012), you are eligible to receive an exclusive $50.00 off any package of your choice. You and your roommate(s) must make your initial deposit payment of $125.00 on or before February 15, 2013, to be given the $50.00 off of the above rates.

All guests will also receive a wristband to the Private Meet~n~Greet with one hour of Open Premium Bar and Buffet at the hotel hosted by ATL2Essence2013.

Private All White Boat Party Package - SOLD OUT!!

The Private All White Boat Party will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 and will be an additional $40.00 per person for general admission (ATL2ESSENCE group rate only). *J Holiday will host the 12 noon Cruise ONLY. You have a choice to cruise on the 12 noon or 3:30pm boat party. The 12 noon - 3:00p (boarding starts 11:30a) and 3:30p - 6:30p (boarding starts 3:15p).

NOTE: The 3:30 Boat will "dock" early for anyone that needs to depart for concerts, however the Boat Party ROCKS until 6:30, period!

The Private All White Boat Party and LOL Comedy Show (Bayou Combo) -This package includes V.I.P. to BOTH Boat Party & Comedy Show, No Wait in Line and includes Reserve Seating at Comedy Show for Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 3PM Show Only. Package Cost: $60.00 per person (ATL2ESSENCE group rate only). Tickets MUST be purchased by May 15th...NO EXCEPTIONS. This event is sure to sell out FAST as they do every year...so BOOK NOW! Tickets purchased outside this group rate is subject to higher rate and at the public's rate. For more info: https://www.setnetwork.net/Event-Partypass-Select.cfm?id=2&eventid=2#essencebanner

Payment Guidelines

This guideline is here to help you stay on track with your payment plan. You can start making payments at any time during the sale of this package. Please note that if you make your first payment after the start of this payment guideline you should be prepared to catch up with payments as soon as you can so you will not have such a large final payment. It is also your responsibility to stay on top of your roommate to be sure they are making their payments timely as well. Roommate Account summaries are available upon request. Just email us at atl2essencefestival@yahoo.com. As a rule of thumb, by April 1, 2013, 50% or more of your balance should be paid.

$125.00 – Due NOW (After 4/30/2013, full payment due)

$50 or more – February 15

$50 or more – March 15

$50 or more – April 15

Final Payments – May 15

Policies

üEvery reservation made for this booking will require your acceptance to our polices as stated.

üAll payments are NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.

üYou must make monthly payments on your reservation after your initial deposit of $125.00. Any payment amount of $50.00 or more is acceptable.

üIf you fail to make monthly payments your reservation is subject to cancellation and any previous deposits will be forfeited and your room will be re-sold.

üRates are subject to change. (We are not sure when the rates will change so please get your first payment in soon to be locked in at the rates above).

üHotel may require a credit card for incidentals.

üHotel reservations and rooming lists will be provided to the hotel once you have made your deposit and confirmed your registration. At the registration prompt, you will be asked for the names of your roommate(s), if applicable.

üThe bus will be serving alcoholic beverages; so, everyone MUST be 21 years or older to ride the bus.

üMotorcoach itinerary will be posted by June 2013.

üA LATE FEE OF $50.00 PER PERSON WILL BE APPLIED IMMEDIATELY IF FINAL PAYMENT AND/OR BALANCE IS NOT PAID BY DUE DATE OF 15 MAY.

If you never been to the city that never sleeps you are in for a treat plus the Essence’s Festival is off the Chain!! This year, ATL2Essence2013 is doing it BIGGER and BETTER!

When & Where

Essence Music Festival 2013

New Orleans,
LA

Organizer

Life's A Trip Events and Travel

Life's A Trip Events and Travel is a full service travel and event planning company that specializies in group travel and unique event planning. We a have a calendar full of travel destinations and will also design travel and events specific to your group or needs.

We are Atlanta's hottest leaders in group travel planning for urban professionals. If you have traveled with us before, you know we do everything IN STYLE~n~CLASS! We offer the BEST travel packages, group cruises, all inclusive events and our motorcoach group charter trips. We offer affordable payment plan options for all your travel needs. If you do not find an event you like, please contact us and we will create a private group event just for you and your group of 20 or more.